Historic CMA hosting return
Country star Lainey Wilson will return to solo host the 60th annual CMA Awards.
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Wilson previously co-hosted the CMA Awards with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning in 2024 before becoming the solo host for the first time in 2025.
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The announcement coincided with ESPN’s College GameDay’s 500th road show; Wilson also appeared as the broadcast’s celebrity guest picker for the Week 1 college football slate.
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CMA nominees and winners are selected by more than 7,000 professional voting members representing different sectors of the country music industry.
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Wilson has won 12 CMA Awards in just three years, putting her second among all female CMA winners behind Miranda Lambert, who has 14.
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The ceremony is produced by the Country Music Association, with Robert Deaton as executive producer, Alan Carter as director and Jon Macks as head writer.
Lainey Wilson will host the 60th Annual CMA Awards on November 18, marking her third consecutive year in the role and her second time as solo host. Yahoo Entertainment reports that Wilson, a 12-time CMA Award winner, becomes the first woman ever to solo-host the awards twice. The ceremony takes place at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena and airs live on ABC and Disney+.
The announcement came during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast from Louisiana State University in Wilson's home state, coinciding with the show's 500th road milestone. JustJared notes Wilson also served as the celebrity guest picker for Week 1 college football games. Nominees will be announced September 10 on Good Morning America, with tickets going on sale September 18.
From Co-Host to Solo Star in Two Years
Wilson's rise to solo-hosting happened fast. IJR reports she co-hosted the 2024 CMA Awards with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning before taking over as solo host in 2025. Now she returns for her second solo turn this November. Her quick climb through hosting roles reflects her explosive growth in country music over just three years.
Twelve CMA Awards in Just Three Years
Wilson's trophy collection is staggering for her tenure. She has won 12 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. BroadwayWorld reports this places her second among all female CMA winners, behind only Miranda Lambert's 14 awards. Her dominance at country music's most prestigious ceremony cements her status as a current industry powerhouse.
How CMA Awards Winners and Hosts Are Decided
The CMA Awards operate through a democratic voting process. WSMV explains that more than 7,000 professional voting members representing different sectors of the country music industry select both nominees and winners. This broad-based voting system ensures the awards reflect the preferences of people working across records, radio, publishing, and touring. The ceremony is produced by the Country Music Association with Robert Deaton as executive producer, Alan Carter as director, and Jon Macks as head writer.
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